Automotive News Daily Drive
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Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry.Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.
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May 18, 2025 • 13min
May 18, 2025 | Bonus Episode: Nissan’s Christian Meunier; Leading Women honorees
Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, discusses his decision to return to the Japanese automaker and more. Plus, Automotive News 100 Leading Women honorees talk about their efforts to recruit more women to the auto industry.
May 17, 2025 • 21min
May 17, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Leading women in the auto industry
Hannah Lutz, Automotive News director of tech and innovation coverage, and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle preview the Automotive News 100 Leading Women awards gala and conference.
May 16, 2025 • 17min
May 16, 2025 | Tariffs cutting North America production; need for certified body shops
North American auto production is decreasing amid tariffs. Toyota overhauls its supply chain process amid tariffs. Plus, Andreas Hecht, senior vice president of mobility at CCCIS, talks about why it’s important to grow the number of manufacturer-certified body shops.
May 15, 2025 • 21min
May 15, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier interview; Stellantis delays Ram EV
In an exclusive interview, Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier talks about his plans to ramp up production and throughput in the U.S. Stellantis delays plans to build the new Ram EV. Plus, the Tesla Cybertruck loses its EV pickup crown.
May 14, 2025 • 22min
May 14, 2025 | Nissan, Honda’s tariff turbulence; Subaru rethinks electrification strategy
Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel talks about how Nissan and Honda are dealing with tariffs and their plans to turn things around as earnings dive. Subaru rethinks electrification as it braces for a $2.5 billion tariff impact. Plus, Tesla’s board is reportedly considering a new pay deal for Elon Musk.
May 13, 2025 • 20min
May 13, 2025 | Nissan posts $4.5 billion net loss; Oshkosh’s Jay Iyengar
Nissan plans to shutter more factories after a $4.5 billion net loss. Honda braces for a massive tariff hit. Plus, Oshkosh Chief Technology Officer Jay Iyengar details the company’s efforts to infuse automated driving technology into work vehicles with niche applications.
May 12, 2025 • 22min
May 12, 2025 | U.S., China ease tariffs for 90 days; impacts of California’s emissions rule
The U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days. Mazda holds off on its earnings forecast as it braces for a U.S. sales decline. Plus, Automotive News Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Lindsay VanHulle talk about what is at stake for automakers and dealers in California and other states that have adopted strict vehicle emissions rules.
May 11, 2025 • 14min
May 11, 2025 | Bonus episode: Experts talk parts tariffs; important role of captive finance
A panel of experts weigh in on the impacts of parts tariffs on the industry. Plus, Automotive News Retail Reporter Paige Hodder talks about the important role that captive finance companies have played in the industry for 100 years as part of Automotive News’ centennial anniversary.
May 10, 2025 • 17min
May 10, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo on Kentucky Derby ads
Lisa Materazzo, Global CMO for Ford Motor Co., joins the show to talk about the automaker’s marketing partnership with the Kentucky Derby to promote its products that are made in the U.S. amid tariffs.
May 9, 2025 • 19min
May 9, 2025 | Stellantis close to naming new CEO; Mavsign CEO Rudolph Nieto
Stellantis is reportedly nearing the end of its complicated search for a new CEO. President Trump’s trade deal reduces tariffs on most U.K. vehicles. Plus, Mavsign CEO Rudolph Nieto joins the show to talk about how deepfake scams are on the rise in the service and parts industry.
